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Back in 2013, after two public hearings, Greenwich P&Z granted a Historic Overlay (HO) for 133 East Putnam Ave in Cos Cob. In exchange for preserving the facade and “perpetual preservation” of the historic building, they approved a former warehouse behind the building to become a dance studio. Continue Reading →
During public comment there was considerable concern about the impact a new Smilow Cancer Center would have on the surrounding residential neighborhood. Continue Reading →
Points of discussion focused on sewer capacity, traffic, parking constraints, loss of trees and a historic stone wall. After initially wanting 80,000 sq ft, the hospital seeks a 54,865 sq ft building. Continue Reading →
In the middle a Zoom panel discussion, P&Z chair Margarita Alban shared the news that the State’s Planning & Development Committee had voted to advance a modified version of SB 1024. Continue Reading →
A handful of residents said they feared rezoning the GHS campus would set a precedent. The P&Z commission and director said that was not the case… Continue Reading →
“For our young people. Look at the year they’re having this year. They need this.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Continue Reading →
The motion voted on was not for demolition but to salvage limited pieces of the 1870 barn. There was disagreement over whether the new house would be Second Empire style, modeled after Tomes-Higgins House or a recreation of the original barn, which the HDC chair described as “really ugly.” Continue Reading →
Dozens of residents including veterans and the head of the Historical Society turned out to oppose the proposed Historic Overlay for a 27,000 sq ft synagogue for Chabad Libavitch Continue Reading →
The proposed Chabad Lubavitch synagogue would involve demolition of much of the historic Armory on Mason Street, built in 1911. After returning Wednesday night for a third time, the Historic District Commission said they still weren’t prepared to vote. One of many concerns was that the main synagogue entrance, which has less than the required the setback, would be directly across from the very busy fire station on Havemeyer Place. Continue Reading →
Adrienne Sternlicht, who has Olympic Aspirations, sought approval from P&Z Approval for a 14 Acre Horse Farm for 14 Horses on Old Mill Road. Continue Reading →